India announces $10.5 billion farmer income scheme ahead of elections 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Agence France-PresseIndia’s government announced Friday a $10.5-billion scheme to help crisis-hit farmers, seeking to boost support ahead of a tough re-election bid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thousands of farmers hit by low produce prices, crippling debt repayments and volatile weather have killed themselves in recent years. This and rising joblessness have hit Modi’s popularity. The crisis in Indian agriculture and rising joblessness are emerging as key factors ahead of the elections due by May, when Modi will run for a second term.

Source: Manila Bulletin February 01, 2019 06:56 UTC